Out of Sight and Out of Mind? Evaluating the Impact of Point-of-Sale Tobacco Display Bans on Smoking-Related Beliefs and Behaviors in a Sample of Australian Adolescents and Young Adults

The purpose of this study was to study the association between the presence of generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) and anxiety within a non-clinical high performing group of adolescents and young adults. Second, to study the impact of GJH and/or anxiety on physical and psychosocial functioning, 168 adolescents and young adults (mean (SD) age 20 (2.9)) were screened. Joint (hyper)mobility, anxiety, and physical and psychosocial functioning were measured. In 48.8% of all high performing adolescents and young adults, GJH was present, whereas 60% had symptoms of anxiety. Linear models controlled for confounders showed that adolescents and young adults with GJH and anxiety had decreased workload (ß (95%CI) −0.43 (−0.8 to −0.08), p-value 0.02), increased fatigue (ß (95%CI) 12.97 (6.3–19.5), p-value < 0.01), and a higher level of pain catastrophizing (ß (95%CI) 4.5 (0.5–8.6), p-value 0.03). Adolescents and young adults with only anxiety had increased fatigue (ß (95%CI) 11 (4.9–19.5). In adolescents and young adults with GJH alone, no impact on physical and psychosocial functioning was found. Adolescents and young adults with the combination of GJH and anxiety were significantly more impaired, showing decreased physical and psychosocial functioning with decreased workload, increased fatigue, and pain catastrophizing. Presence of GJH alone had no negative impact on physical and psychosocial functioning. This study confirms the association between GJH and anxiety, but especially emphasizes the disabling role of anxiety. Screening for anxiety is relevant in adolescents and young adults with GJH and might influence tailored interventions.

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The impact of refugee resettlement on Southeast Asian adolescents and young adults: implications for occupational therapists

Occupational Therapy International ◽

10.1002/oti.44 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 1-16 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Matthew Kwai-Sang Yau

Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Occupational Therapists ◽

Southeast Asian ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Refugee Resettlement ◽

Asian Adolescents ◽

The Impact

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A Cross-Sectional Survey Exploring the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Cancer Care of Adolescents and Young Adults

Current Oncology ◽

10.3390/curroncol28040278 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 3201-3213

Author(s):

Kaitlyn Howden ◽

Camille Glidden ◽

Razvan G. Romanescu ◽

Andrew Hatala ◽

Ian Scott ◽

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Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

Cancer Treatment ◽

Cancer Care ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Care Delivery ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

The Impact

We aimed to describe the negative and positive impacts of changes in cancer care delivery due to COVID-19 pandemic for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in Canada, as well as the correlates of negative impact and their perspectives on optimization of cancer care. We conducted an online, self-administered survey of AYAs with cancer living in Canada between January and February 2021. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with a negative impact on cancer care. Of the 805 participants, 173 (21.5%) experienced a negative impact on their cancer care including delays in diagnostic tests (11.9%), cancer treatment (11.4%), and appointments (11.1%). A prior diagnosis of mental or chronic physical health condition, an annual income of <20,000 CAD, ongoing cancer treatment, and province of residence were independently associated with a negative cancer care impact (p-value < 0.05). The majority (n = 767, 95.2%) stated a positive impact of the changes to cancer care delivery, including the implementation of virtual healthcare visits (n = 601, 74.6%). Pandemic-related changes in cancer care delivery have unfavorably and favorably influenced AYAs with cancer. Interventions to support AYAs who are more vulnerable to the adverse effects of the pandemic, and the thoughtful integration of virtual care into cancer care delivery models is essential.

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Locus‐of‐care disparities in end‐of‐life care intensity among adolescents and young adults with cancer: A population‐based study using the IMPACT cohort

Cancer ◽

10.1002/cncr.33926 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Hallie Coltin ◽

Adam Rapoport ◽

Nancy N. Baxter ◽

Chenthila Nagamuthu ◽

Paul C. Nathan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Young Adults ◽

End Of Life ◽

End Of Life Care ◽

Population Based ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Life Care ◽

Population Based Study ◽

The Impact

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Day-to-Day Decision Making by Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nursing ◽

10.1177/27527530211068718 ◽

2022 ◽

pp. 275275302110687

Author(s):

Kimberly A. Pyke-Grimm ◽

Linda S. Franck ◽

Bonnie Halpern-Felsher ◽

Robert E. Goldsby ◽

Roberta S. Rehm

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Young Adults ◽

Participant Observation ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Self Advocacy ◽

Daily Lives ◽

Life Threatening Illness ◽

The Impact

Background: Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer must negotiate the transition between childhood and adulthood while dealing with a life-threatening illness. AYA involvement in decision making varies depending on the type of decision and when decisions occur during treatment, and evidence suggests that AYAs want to be involved in decision making. Objective: To explore involvement of AYAs with cancer in day-to-day decisions affected by their cancer and treatment. Methods: This qualitative study used interpretive focused ethnography within the sociologic tradition, informed by symbolic interactionism. Semi-structured interviews and informal participant observation took place at two quaternary pediatric oncology programs. Results: Thirty-one interviews were conducted with 16 AYAs ages 15 to 20 years. Major day to day decision-making categories identified included: (1) mental mindset, (2) self-care practices, (3) self-advocacy, and (4) negotiating relationships. Participants described how they came to grips with their illness early on and decided to fight their cancer. They described decisions they made to protect their health, how they advocated for themselves and decisions they made about relationships with family and friends. Conclusions: Through day-to-day decisions, participants managed the impact of cancer and its treatment on their daily lives. Research should focus on developing and implementing interventions to empower AYAs to participate in day-to-day decisions that will affect how they manage their cancer, its treatment and ultimately their outcomes. Implications for Practice: Healthcare providers can facilitate AYA's participation in day-to-day decision making through encouraging autonomy and self-efficacy by providing support and through effective communication.

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